ADVANCED LITHIUM METAL PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY COMPETITIVE LICENSING OPPORTUNITY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Sources SoughtActive

Key Takeaways

  • Full and open competition - all businesses eligible to bid
  • Work to be performed in Oak Ridge, TN
  • Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
  • This is market research - no award at this stage

Contract Details

Notice ID
04302026LithiumLicensing
Opportunity Type
Sources Sought
Sub-Agency
ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF
Office
CNS - DOE CONTRACTOR
Posted Date
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Response Deadline
Friday, June 12, 2026
Set-Aside
Full & Open Competition
Place of Performance
Oak Ridge, TN, 37831
Status
Active

Description

Overview Purpose The Y-12 National Security Complex (Y-12), a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) production site, is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit proposals from qualified U.S. entities seeking to obtain a license to develop and commercialize Y-12s Low Temperature Lithium Metal Production Technology. This RFP supports a competitive, phased licensing process consisting of: Initial award of one or more non-exclusive Research and Development (R&D) licenses, and Subsequent award of a single exclusive commercial license to the entity that successfully meets defined technical and business milestones. This RFP constitutes a formal solicitation for proposals. It does not guarantee award of any license or agreement. It does not obligate the Government to provide funding. Licensin

Why This Opportunity Matters

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF is conducting market research to identify potential sources for all other miscellaneous chemical product and preparation manufacturing in Oak Ridge, TN. Responding to this notice helps ensure your company is considered for the eventual solicitation.